Test Automation Architect

HTC Global Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks a Test Automation Architect to lead the design and evolution of automation testing frameworks with hands-on Playwright emphasis and mentoring across the team.

The role drives modern automation strategies, CI/CD integration, and explores AI/ML techniques to enhance testing efficiency, involving WebDriverIO, RestAssured, and API testing.

Qualifications

• 16+ years in software testing with 10+ years in test automation.
• Hands-on with JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright, WebDriverIO, RestAssured.
• Experience building and scaling test automation frameworks from scratch.
• CI/CD pipelines and automation tool integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD (Cucumber, Mocha).
• API testing experience, including contract testing.
• Awareness of AI/ML in testing workflows.
• Strong software quality and coding standards.

Skills

Playwright

WebDriverIO

RestAssured

JavaScript/TypeScript

CI/CD pipelines

BDD/TDD

API testing

AI/ML in testing

Mentoring

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Test Automation Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our automation testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with predominantly Playwright Automation experience along with preferred experience in WebDriver IO and Rest Assured and test automation design patterns, along with the ability to explore and integrate AI/ML into testing workflows. This role involves mentoring team members, driving test automation best practices, and continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our test automation strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 16+ years of experience in Software Testing with 10+ years in Test Automation
• Strong hands‑on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright, WebDriverIO, and RestAssured
• Expertise in building and scaling test automation frameworks from scratch
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD methodologies and tools (e.g., Cucumber, Mocha)
• Experience with API testing, including request/response validation and contract testing
• Exposure to AI/ML in test automation using Claude or interest in exploring modern intelligent testing tools
• Strong knowledge of testing best practices, coding standards, and software quality principles.